New patient appointment and I was in and out in 20 minutes! Wahoo!…read more Didn't feel rushed at all the whole time, either. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. The receptionist who greeted me was great. Beware- they take a picture of your face for your chart on your first visit! (to prevent insurance fraud.) But the receptionist was so friendly and made me laugh so she made the situation of having your picture taken right before going back to have your lady parts examined a lot less awkward than what it actually sounds like. Once getting back to the room, I was seen within minutes by Dr Godfrey. He had great bedside manner and was thorough in his assessment and didn't make me feel rushed. He walks you through and prepares you for all the awkward exam parts so you know what to expect before it happens. The office is clean and nice. The waiting room and hallways are decorated nicely, but the exam rooms are a little dated looking with pink walls. Oh well, I'll take cleanliness over modern any day.

From the owner: At Blue Ridge OB-GYN our goal is to provide the finest patient focused obstetrical and…read moregynecological care in Culpeper and Central Virginia. Patient focused care means we consider your needs first in any decision we make in our practice. Blue Ridge OB-GYN wants you to be confident that you are receiving medical care tailored to your specific problems and needs. We strive to build long-term relationships based on good communication and trust between our providers and patients. Blue Ridge OB-GYN has been providing care to our patients for 30 years, and we balance experience with innovation and caring. Please explore our website to learn about our physicians, staff, and services.

I had a Total Hysterectomy performed by Dr. Kara Jefferies. My condition was very complicated but…read moreDr. Jefferies performed the surgery with great success. She took extra care to answer not just my questions but those of my family members. We felt comfortable talking to Dr. Jefferies because she explained in details all our concerns. She exemplifies the quality of kindness which is crucial in putting a human touch to the medical profession. I felt as if God had sent a guardian angel to protect me!

Great doctor! She listens and gives you plenty of chances to ask questions. She doesn't rush you…read moreout of her office.

I was medically assaulted during my recent appointment. My gyno asked me to undress from the waist…read moredown and get on the table so she could get a proper look for inflammation. Without telling me, she then inserted something inside of me with my tampon still in. I froze up and panicked, then screamed in pain. Instead of stopping, they stared at me and continued. I gave a history of sexual trauma and this is listed on my chart. This appointment has re-traumatized me after years of working to heal. I never consented, because I was never told what would happen to me. One would think the tampon would signal that I had no clue.

Terrible experience here overall. Drs are very clinical And one went on a political rant on…read moreabortion access in the US during my appointment -then laughed at a question I had regarding a concern I read about. I also did not care for being repeatedly asked by the same nurse if I wanted my flu shot after saying no. The surprise bill I got and the dragged out appointments topped it off. I drive out of town for appointments and would way rather do that then go here again. Dr D (I won't put the full name...) was awful imo. I found the care insensitive, unkind, and overall poor.

I inquired about a new patient transfer and was told I'd be contacted within 10 days, only to be…read morecontacted same day because one of the nurses "had time to spare" who ended up leaving a voicemail. A month has passed & I still haven't heard from them, so I sent an email for my request to be canceled and heard back the same business day. TLDR: they are too busy and overwhelmed to take on new patients, too swamped to communicate within the timeframe they set for themselves, and all too happy for new patient inquiries to see themselves out. This practice is probably great if you're already an established patient (though from the reviews, highly doubtful), but if you're seeking to become a new patient -- run for the hills and look elsewhere, your time will only be wasted.

Dr. Deborah Bowers told me my cancer antigen is high and I have tumors in the form of large…read morefibroids and a cyst covering my whole ovary and that she with an oncologist surgeon need to remove my uterus and ovary. Deborah Lynn Andrews-Chance was whom I saw 1st and then she called me to tell me I have to come see the doctor urgently. I went for a 2nd opinion to MD Anderson. Doctors there laughed at this practice diagnosis. Cancer antigen is high due to having fibroids and cysts. Fibroids are not a cancer and neither are cysts. The MD Anderson gyno that examined me felt the fibroid by hand and told me it is not a tumor, it is soft and movable. Still I got an MRI to confirm. Read Bowers' reviews on Google, what I went through is nothing compared to other women. Also they don't know how to bill insurance. P.S. I still have my whole reproductive system intact, had fibroids and cyst removed via laparoscopic surgery by a fabulous skilled surgeon in Houston. If I had listened to Bowers I would have been in early menopause.

I absolutely love them all! Some of the old reviews made me a little nervous but now that I've gone…read morefor my pregnancy and delivery I couldn't be more pleased. Hands down the best group of people. Laveda, Annie, and Amy are beyond words. They go above and beyond every time. I met with dr. Joseph twice and he was very welcoming and thorough. Annie delivered my son and she was exceptional. I wish she would've delivered my other two kids. Definitely worth going through for not only pregnancy but your regular feminine needs.

This practice is really great, only when you actually get in for your appointment. The doctors in…read morethe practice are really nice, but they are always overbooked or too busy. On multiple occasions I've gotten to my appointment on time or early and have been left waiting in the waiting room for 30minutes to an hour. For a practice that makes you reschedule for being 15 minutes late they should have a policy on compensation or priority for making their patients wait as well.

Bottom line: ob/gyn Edward Wolanski came pretty highly recommended to me, with the one caveat that…read morehe has an unhealthy, critical view of weight gain during pregnancy. It turns out that's true. But it also seems to be true that for other criteria like a low-intervention approach to birth, he's the best ob/gyn in Charlottesville (by default - he seems to be the only low-intervention ob/gyn here!). So, you have to pick your poison. Or maybe enough women telling him we don't like his unnecessarily strict, critical stance could influence the way he relates to patients? One can dare to hope. Context: I moved to Charlottesville about two months ago and began asking for recommendations for a good ob/gyn. Edward Wolanski was a name that kept coming up. Friends and friends-of-friends recommended him because they said he tends to be low intervention - he serves as the back-up for a midwife, which is rare and usually indicates an appreciation for a natural approach to childbirth. The one nuance to all the glowing reviews was that he could be brusque and unnecessarily strict about weight, having once told a patient, "We don't want a chubby Christa!" (Except he used her name, of course.) I took this info with a grain of salt, but sure enough, during our consultation visit, one of the first things Wolanski brought up was his recommendation that pregnant women should only gain 20-25 pounds during a pregnancy: this goes against the medically recognized guideline of 25-35 pounds for women who, like me, are in a healthy weight range at the start of pregnancy. I questioned whether his adapted guidelines set up potentially harmful expectations for women who have struggled with eating disorders, and he actually responded, "I've had many patients who have dealt with anorexia, and they tend to do quite well during pregnancy because they watch what they eat." Uh, yeah, that's what anorexics do, but I think our definition of "doing quite well" are not the same. That's the bad news. The worse news is that Wolanski may still be the best (only??) ob/gyn in Charlottesville for women like me, who value a low-intervention approach to childbirth. In the past week, I've researched ob/gyns in Cville like it's my job, and while Martha Jefferson Hospital is more advanced in terms of holistic care of mama + baby, I have yet to find another ob/gyn practice that is recommended for being accepting of a more natural approach to childbirth. I'll update this if/when I do (and if you have recommendations - message me!!)

I feel as if I have done the "round robin" of area OB/GYNs. I have seen Dr. T, Jefferson OB, and…read moreWolanski. I was looking for a doctor who was willing to let me have a VBA2C. The only person was Wolanski. He is kind and straightforward and is fully committed to your well-being as well as that of your child. He is very into making sure you stay healthy and will encourage you to work out and to be careful about how you are eating during your pregnancy. Highly recommend.

Great very friendly confidential non profit organization females can receive free medical treatment…read morefor pregnancy care

From the owner: Blue Ridge Women's Health Center provides comprehensive, convenient Gynecologic & Obstetric Care…read morethat includes accredited ultrasound, fetal monitoring, family planning, infertility treatment, & bone density scanning for osteoporosis. Richard E.N. Sedwick, MD, FACOG, Whitney H. Eberly, MSN, FNP-C, & the professional staff maintain proficiency in the latest developments in Gynecology & Obstetrics. Patients are encouraged to be actively involved in their health care & to strive for optimal health through exercise, healthy & dietary habits, & by avoiding use of harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol & illicit drugs.

cannot say enough about Dr Hammoud! a true gem of a physician,very kind, knowledgeable and truly…read moretakes care of her patients

TEN STARS! Dr. Hammoud is incredibly compassionate, attentive, and thorough. She truly listened to…read moreme and took my concerns seriously. I'm young but experiencing perimenopausal symptoms that have made me feel unlike myself. Even though all my labs and tests came back normal, she didn't dismiss or gaslight me by saying it's "just part of getting older." Instead, she validated my experience, explained what could be happening, and offered several options to help manage my symptoms. It's clear why she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Doctors for 2024. If you're looking for a caring, insightful gynecologist who genuinely listens and treats you as a whole person--not just a lab result--Dr. Hammoud is the one to see!! She's wonderful!

About a 1-1.5: Dr. Kacedan is super popular, and it really shows in terms of trying to make a…read morefollow-up or routine appointments; most of the time, he's unavailable, and the office tries to pass you off onto a PA, which is a huge no-no in my book. Sorry, not sorry, but I'm here to see a doctor, not an assistant. +patients are passed off to PA +follow-up/routine appointments are difficult to make as an established patient

Dr. James Kacedan is one of the best!! My review is long…read moreoverdue but I speak the truth when I say Dr. Kacedan, hands down is the BEST. He is a great listener, with a great bedside manner, his old office team (nurses and admin) were also the best - they were caring, always smiling, and warm - always jokes and laughs giving good energy in the office. This is no reflection on his new team but I honestly cannot speak about the current team bc I moved out of town and have not had the opportunity to engage with them. I was Dr. Kacedan's patient for 5+ yrs. The Bottom Line Up Front is He Cares!!! He has always been supportive, timely, willing to research, willing to address any questions, helpful when trying to determine the best path forward, and he has been accommodating to take a call even after I moved - A 5 ***** Star Doctor in my book!!!